Transcript of Obama’s Remarks in New Jersey

Here is the White House transcript of President Barack Obama’s remarks on reopening the boardwalks on the Jersey Shore.

Asbury Park, New Jersey

1:26 P.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: Hello, New Jersey! (Applause.) It is good to be back in Jersey.

AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you!

THE PRESIDENT: I love you back! (Applause.)

Let me, first of all, say thank you to Governor Christie for that introduction and the great work he’s done here. (Applause.) Your Mayor, Ed Johnson, is here as well and has been working tirelessly on your behalf. (Applause.) We’ve got three great representatives in Congress from New Jersey — Rush Holt, Frank Pallone, Donald Payne, Jr. (Applause.)

Now, last week, my advisors asked me — they said, Mr. President, do you want to spend next Tuesday in Washington, or would you rather spend it at the Jersey Shore? (Applause.) And I’ve got to say I’ve got to make some tough decisions as President, but this wasn’t one of them. (Laughter.)…

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